From Lanka Web
Prof. Hudson McLean
Although I have remained silent for three years, I have followed the goings-on in Sri Lanka with interest.
First of all, may I comment that the Sri Lankan politics could also be written as a Shakespearen play. The latest event symbolises Julius Ceaser.
“Et tu, Brute!” cried Julius Ceaser, as he spilt blood on the steps and died.
In the Sri Lanka scenario, Mahinda “JuliusCeaser” Rajapakse survived the first attempt by his own, decorated soldier, ex-General Sarath Fonseka. The second attempt on the 8th January 2015, displaced him from the Throne, but will still “Live to Fight Another Day”.
Too much confidence on his own self-importance, led by his advisers telling the King, that he looked great in his “golden” robes riding on top of his elephant, was toppled him by his own trusted ex-Minister of Health.
History has shown that the Minister of Health does not give remedies to the Leader, as was the case with late Edward Heath, who was toppled by his Minister of Heath, late Margaret Thatcher.
As a non-citizen of Sri Lanka, I have no right to interfere in the local politics, as long as Sri Lanka remains as a Sinhala Nation. However, gaining power through a Tamil supporting vote gives too much bad blood running inside the Sinhala veins.
For a start, the character of Ranil Wickramasingha and CBK involvement in the government raises disturbing questions. The next thing, I hope not, might be the impending visit of Erik Solheim to act as a Presidential Advisor on “Divide Sri Lanka & Rule”.
I read the articles of Mr. HLD Mahindapala with interest. Great read!
Also Lorenzo comments are as good as they were. Balanced and patriotic.
However, in my opinion, some writers, whilst stressing the need for a United Sri Lanka as a Sinhala-Tamil-Muslim Sri Lankans, still harp on the religion as a point of concern. Point taken when the Tamil Catholic Bishop of Jaffna Rajappu Joseph is playing his violin for LTTE and the Terrorists, but that should not be applied as a punishment on all Catholics in Sri Lanka.
Another question which was raised was the Presidential appointment of the Prime Minister and the legality of the appointment.
A one writer stated, if the position of the PM should be the leader of the largest opposition party, then a member of Rajapakse led Front, should have the seat?
When I saw the first photograph of President Maithri Sirisena, he was dressed in an Indian version garb, possibly getting ready to meet Mr. Modi.
Having read the First 100 Day programme, has the new President used a simple calculator to check out his budget? With all the goodies he has promised, he has not shown how he plans to balance the budget. It will be a huge mistake to kick-the-Chinese out, and with no other country to light the candle!
I take this opportunity to Wish All the Readers of Lanka Web, and the New Government of Sri Lanka, Health, Security & Happiness in years to come!
May God Bless You!
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